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Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS 400mm

69.7 Professional Score
400-800mmf/6.3Sony EISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Delivering an 800mm native reach that extends to 1600mm with teleconverters, its internal zoom design keeps the 2.5 kg lens balanced and sealed against the elements. Remarkable close-up capability for a super-telephoto, focusing down to 1.7 m at 0.23x magnification, allows frame-filling shots of small wildlife. This lens is ideal for birders, sports photographers, and videographers who demand 800mm reach with smooth, breathing-free video capture.

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Price €3,223
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Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS 400mm lens

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Tamron Di III 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 VC VXD

69.5 Professional Score
50-400mmf/4.5Sony EISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this ▼

An 8x zoom range starting at an uncommonly wide 50mm and half-life-size macro magnification at 9.8 inches set this lens apart from traditional 100-400mm telephotos. The VXD linear motor delivers fast, silent autofocus, while the 1152g build and 67mm filter thread keep it portable for a full-frame super-telephoto. This lens is best for wildlife and travel photographers who need a single, weather-sealed solution to capture both environmental context and distant details without switching lenses.

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Tamron Di III 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens
Price €3,332
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